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Consider approving an agreement with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services to eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2023 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
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INITIATOR: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton provides Employee Assistance Program Services to city of Lawton employees and their qualifying family members. Due to the current contract with Community Care expiring, our brokers Higginbotham, was contacted to publish an RFP for coverage. Higginbotham received a proposal from Aetna. Aetna offers counseling services from broad network of EAP Network Providers and EAP Staff Clinicians. Aetna offers several management services and trainings. Members have access to an EAP call center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This contract has been approved by the City Attorney’s office.
EXHIBIT: Aetna Assistance Program Services Agreement and Aetna Resources for Living EAP Proposal
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to enter into a contract with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services.
FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the agreement with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services for eligible City of Lawton employees and qualifying family members effective July 1, 2023, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.